ChipLoad

1/4" 90-degree V-bit feeds and speeds

45 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00068 to 0.00452 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 90-degree V-bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00068–0.0012 in per tooth and a feed of 32.8–55.1 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 90-degree V-bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00106–0.00186 in per tooth and a feed of 61.7–104 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 90-degree V-bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00152–0.00266 in per tooth and a feed of 88.2–148.6 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 90-degree V-bit on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00213–0.00372 in per tooth and a feed of 123.4–208 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 90-degree V-bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00258–0.00452 in per tooth and a feed of 149.9–252.6 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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